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Stepping Beyond the Gates

Stepping Beyond the Gates

Students and faculty discuss Security Guard Tony Tutino’s impact on the school community following his retirement from his law enforcement career.
Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
March 19, 2025

With a crisp morning breeze blowing across the parking lot, Upper School Security Guard Tony Tutino stands confidently by his post at the main entrance, as he has every morning for the past four years....

History Teacher Erik Wade works with a student during a meeting. The administration is discussing possible revisions to the school day to free up teacher schedules and plan more community-building events.

Administration in talks of revising schedule to alleviate stress, improve community

Alex Reisner and Ella Jeon
December 18, 2024

The school is beginning to consider ways they can refine the daily schedule to improve student time efficiency and limit academic overcommitment, according to Head of Upper School Beth Slattery.Slattery...

Poke restaurant Sweetfin visits campus

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
September 21, 2024

Prefect Council brought Sweetfin Poke to school Sept. 20 for the first Food Truck Friday of the year. Students were able to purchase poke bowls for $12 on the Quad during lunch with their student ID cards....

Upper School welcomes two new deans to decrease student-dean ratio

Upper School welcomes two new deans to decrease student-dean ratio

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
September 4, 2024

Michael Durant and Jee Won Lee joined the Upper School Dean Team for the 2024-2025 school year. The two additional deans will allow for the student-per-dean average to decrease to 25 for the rising sophomore...

English and history teachers attended a speaker event regarding the Holocaust, where they heard from a survivor to better understand how to navigate the subject during classes.

School hosts Holocaust survivor for teachers in student lounge

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
March 19, 2025

Lower School English Department Head Alton Price and Coordinator of Jewish Life and Community Engagement Sarah Rapaport organized a free workshop at the Upper School providing resources and best practices...

Early Application results from the 223 applications submitted by the Class of 2025

[Photo] Outcomes from Early Decision for the Class of 2025

Erin Ryu, Assistant News Editor
February 12, 2025

Early Application results from the 223 applications submitted by the Class of 2025

Women of Color Club and MESA holds fundraiser to support education for young women in Afghanistan

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
November 19, 2024

The Women of Color Club (WOCO) and Middle Eastern Student Alliance (MESA) Affinity Group held a bake sale to support school-aged Afghan girls on Nov. 12 on the Quad during lunch and conference time. The...

School hires new director of wellness

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
September 9, 2024

Marci Reichert began her new position as the Wellness Director at the school for the 2024-2025 school year. In the newly created role, Reichert will curate a wellness curriculum for both campuses and promote...

Boys’ volleyball huddles up during their game against Loyola High School on March 12. The team will face Crespi High School for an away game on March 21.

Boys’ volleyball strives to improve after tournament

Alex Reisner
March 20, 2024

The boys’ varsity volleyball team participated in the Malibu Tournament on March 2. They swept the competition, winning against Foothill Tech, San Marino, University Prep, Dana Hills and Malibu High...

The new schedule is moving the former blocks Community Time and Conference Time up earlier in the day, so that students have less opportunities to leave campus earlier, Head of Upper School Beth Slattery said. Doing so will free up teacher schedules and promote a sense of community.

Administration revises schedule to promote community, free up teacher schedules

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
March 19, 2025

The administration will be implementing a new schedule at the Upper School for the 2025-26 school year, in an effort to strengthen community and free up teacher schedules. Students will have fewer opportunities ...

Holiday shopping in Sportsmen’s Lodge offers an opportunity to browse stores, buy gifts, and enjoy the wintertime ambience.

Holiday Guide in Los Angeles

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
December 19, 2024

The holiday season is here, and it is the perfect time to relax, connect with friends and family and enjoy the magic of winter. Whether you are looking for a fun way to spend your time over winter break,...

Number of juniors enrolled in Honors English III: Imagining America in the last ten years, according to administration.

Reimagining Honors English

Alex Reisner, Assistant News Editor
October 31, 2024

A record number of juniors are enrolled in Honors English III: Imagining America this school year. However, there have been a higher amount of students that have struggled in the course, according to the...

SLIDE presents to students

Alex Reisner
November 15, 2023

The affinity group leaders of Student Leaders for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (SLIDE) presented to sophomores to encourage engagement in affinity groups Nov. 15. Affinity group leaders offered information...

Illustration by Iris Chung

Performing Arts Teacher to lead October improv workshop

Alex Reisner
October 19, 2023

A new improv workshop starts Oct. 20. in the Drama Lab from 3:15 - 6:00 p.m. Led by Performing Arts Teacher Michele Spears, this workshop is open to everyone who is interested. Spears said that the...

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